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xorg-xwayland

run X clients under wayland

  • display-compatibility-layer
  • SERVICE
  • GUI
  • Launchable
  • Background service
  • Dependency only
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Lets many X11 applications run inside a Wayland desktop by providing an X server compatibility layer. It is important for desktops and apps that have moved to Wayland but still need older X clients to work.

Most users do not start it directly; the compositor or desktop session usually manages it. It improves compatibility, but it does not turn every X11 feature into a native Wayland feature or isolate applications as a security sandbox.

How to run

Xwayland

Commands: Xwayland

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